Ascalon Archaeology Reveals Desolation and Herod Legacy
Archaeologists uncover ruins at Ascalon showing ancient walls shattered by powder and a harbor filled in, with finds of statues and reliefs tied to Herod the Great. The Palestine Exploration Fund details history from Egyptian conquest to Crusader triumphs, plus Ascalon’s long desolation and links to biblical lore.
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Scalon
Ashkelon
Jerusalem
Pallestine
Ascalon
Jervamiem
Herod the Great
Palestine Exploration Fund
Apegton
Palestine Rxploitation Fund
Bociety
London
Holy Land
Wilson
Sociery
Jaffa
Ascalon Les
Mediterranean
Judea
Palestine
Canaan
Philstines
Rome
Jeruealem
Bar-Cochba
Hadrian
Ita
Abia
Capitolina
Egypt
Rameses II
Assurbanipal
Assyria
Gath
Judah
Godfrey de Bouillon
Ascaion
Bibars
Herod
Mariamne
Fossils Reveal History Through Early Invertebrate Shells
The article discusses fossil shells of early invertebrates as key to geologic dating, noting how rock beds indicate their period of formation. It cites Powell’s idea of paleontology as a geologist's clock and reflects on how gifted individuals often appear dull in youth, citing Goldsmith and Harriet Martineau.
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Powell
United States
Geological Survey
Congressional
Sordid tale of Roy Butler and mob at court hearing
A Chicago courtroom story unfolds as Roy Butler, a Black man, faces charges including mayhem murder cruelty to children and murder. Spectators shout lynching despite Judge Jacobs ordering grand jury action as Butler is restrained by officers amid threats and a tale of brutal abuse of two young boys in Mrs. Rena Coleman’s home. The case exposes chilling domestic cruelty with Harold Coleman’s fatal injury and Harvey Coleman’s ongoing abuse claims.
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Christ
Augustus
Herod
Herod the Great
Jerusalem
Jericho
Caesares
Syris
Asia Minor
Greece
Ascalon
Josephus
Ascaion
Aseaton
Herodotus
Astarte
Astoreth
Saul
Israel
Venus
Nore
Legs
Ishtar
Aphrodite
Tammuz
Kcago
Dcaspaines Street
Peope
Roy Butler
Honda
Lawrence B. Jacobs
Butler
William Murphy
Rena Coleman
Harold Coleman
Costello Sentenced to 26 Years for Robbery
St Louis, Missouri. Humbert Costello was convicted by a jury after refusing a guilty plea on a robbery charge. He was sentenced to 26 years in prison, stating he would rather face life imprisonment by a jury than five years on a plea.
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St Louis
Humbert Costello
Costello
Aged Woman Student Re-enrolls in Cincinnati High School
A sixty five year old woman, after 15 years as a high school student, enrolls again in Cincinnati and plans to complete her academic course this year. A Swissland Indiana girl also enrolls, and another student who finished her first year ten years ago returns to complete a four year program.
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Cincinnati
Switzerland
Ind
Father Killa Girl Eroper and Self Bryant Anger Over Elopement
A man killed his daughter’s eloper then died by suicide in Lafayette Indiana. A separate case sees William Harleas, a farmer who cannot read or write, arrested and sentenced to four years for raising counterfeit one dollar bills.
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Killa
Self
Bryant
Thomas Felty
Lafayette
Ind
William Harleas
California Fig Syrup Advertisement Script
An old fashioned promo for California Fig Syrup claiming a teaspoon cleanses the liver and bowels of children. It depicts a sick child and promises quick relief, urging mothers to ask for genuine syrup by name and warning against imitations.
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California
I Long for the Kind of Man Who Would Love and Protect Me
A young woman murmurs of a future mate who would love and guard her and instinctively understand her, dreaming of a man who would kneel to kiss the hem of her skirt. Clorine, named in the exchange, bids a Prudent correction about kneeling.
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Never Suspect It
Reports from druggists show many unaware of kidney trouble. Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root praised for its mild healing effects. An insurance physician notes many applicants are rejected due to kidney issues. Available in two bottle sizes. sample offer for ten cents.
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Kilmer
Succtsa
Seapoo Strikes Iceberg Off Newfoundland
A steamship Seapoo! struck an iceberg off Newfoundland and began to take on water. The grain swelling in her hold stopped a hole from widening and likely averted a disaster.
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Newfoundland
Cuticura Powder Ad Promises Skin Care and Fragrance
A vintage advertisement touts Cuticura Talcum Powder as a charming antiseptic and convenient skin and baby dusting powder with perfume. It markets the Cuticura Toilet Trio including Soap Ointment and Talcum as superior to other perfumes.
Widows in Japan Use Hair Arrangements to Signal Marriage Plans
Japanese widows designate themselves by hair arrangement and indicate whether they wish to remarry. The practice conveys social status and personal intent through specific styling choices observed within communities.
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Japan
Speaking Parts by Audience Features Version
A brief exchange prompts a quip about types of talking features in performance. West asks if any other kind exists and North confesses not hearing alternatives.
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North
West
Are You Nervous and Suffering from Headache
Indianapolis reader Ora A Johnson reports long time nervousness headaches and dizzy spells relief after using Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. Johnson claims renewed health and urges others to consult the doctor's hotel in Buffalo for free medical advice.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Dr. Pierce
A. Johnson
Martindale Ave
Invalids
Buffalo
N.Y
Soil's productive power in peril, warns experts
The article emphasizes soil conservation as humanity's urgent material challenge, urging action to protect arable land, fertility, and long term agricultural viability amid growing pressures on land resources.
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